DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With support from the European Commission and Milan Expo 2015, The IAIR
magazine has awarded Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia,
the prestigious title of most powerful woman in the world. A huge
ceremony was held on November 20th in Dubai to honor some of
the most influential figures in economic and banking institutions
worldwide.

Guido Giommi, President of IAIR Group, noted that Al
Ruwaini heads one of the largest media production companies in the
Middle East. Her charisma has made her one the most influential people
in the Arab World. Through her many major media and cultural projects,
she has been able to offer new and original content throughout many
Arabic channels. Her efforts have altered the social fabric and swerved
public opinion in the direction of women’s rights.

On this momentous occasion, Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia,
expressed her delight in this award, which, in her own words, “embodies
the attention of media and its developmental role in the advancement of
women”. She elaborated that “in the past few decades we have witnessed
an increasing acknowledgement of the role Arab women aspire to attain in
society, especially in light of global efforts such as the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights aiming to end discrimination against women
and ensure her joint cooperation with men in development processes of
all kinds.”

Pyramedia CEO added that all countries of the world agree that women’s
standing in community, political, economic, cultural, and social arenas
is on an upswing. Women’s involvement in decision-making is an indicator
of societal development; therefore, the issue of women is an essential
cog in the wheel of social change and comprehensive development aiming
to build a free and balanced democratic society.

Al Ruwaini dedicated this award to the soul of the late Mohammad Khalaf
Al-Mazrouei, Advisor of Culture and Heritage at the Diwan of the Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi, who passed away on the thirteenth of this month. He
was exemplary in giving support to women in the UAE.